Section 2751.10  Summary and Purpose

a)         The Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program was created to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators by encouraging the pursuit of credentials and advancement of already-held degrees in early childhood education, with an aim toward building a strong, well-prepared workforce.

b)         This Part establishes the rules which govern the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program.  Additional rules and definitions are contained in General Provisions, 23 Ill. Adm. Code 2700.